Infobright IEE-Postgres Version 5.0.2 Release Notes

Introduction

We are happy to share the release notes for the Infobright IEE-Postgres version 5.0.2.

Summary

The Infobright IEE-Postgres 5.0.2 release introduces enhancements, bug fixes, and essential structural changes aimed at improving user experience and reliability.

Key Enhancements

Introduction of a new licensing requirement for all server instances, necessitating a valid license file.
Updated configuration management with the introduction of the infobright.cnf file, replacing obsolete files such as .infobright and brighthouse.ini.
Enhanced logging capabilities including dynamic logging level adjustments and new log rotation functionalities.
Renamed key components for clarity, including the change from “brighthouse” to “infobright” for the Infobright Engine.

Notable Bug Fixes

Resolved issues related to DML concurrency that could cause server shutdowns.
Corrected result formats for various SQL queries to ensure consistency.

New Features

Support for new SQL functions such as TO_TIMESTAMP(text, text) and TO_NUMBER().
Expanded support for date and time arithmetic operations including custom intervals.

Installation and Upgrade Instructions

For a smooth upgrade process, follow these steps:

Backup current Infobright data directories before upgrading.
Ensure a valid license file is obtained from Infobright Support.
Run the provided upgrade scripts to adjust the database for new features and capabilities.

Configuration Changes

From now on, configuration changes must be made in the infobright.cnf file. The sample configuration file (infobright.cnf.sample) allows users to understand default values better and how to customize them according to their needs.

Release Notes

For detailed information about the release, please refer to the full documentation available here.